Are you being "harassed" by Autumn Dryness?
Recently, many people have found a series of annoying symptoms such as dryness in the nose and throat, a dry cough with little phlegm, and dry skin starting to "harass" them from time to time. These phenomena are typical symptoms of "Autumn Dryness." Autumn Dryness is an illness that occurs when a person is affected by pathogenic dryness in the autumn season. It is further divided into "Warm Dryness" and "Cool Dryness." The former occurs in early autumn when the weather is still hot or when there has been no rain for a long time; the latter begins in late autumn when the weather turns cool. It leads to the depletion of body fluids, causing symptoms such as dry skin and fluid loss, and it affects the lungs, which is what Traditional Chinese Medicine refers to as "pathogenic dryness." Below is a list of the manifestations of Autumn Dryness. See which ones have been "harassing" you.
1. Hoarseness
Among the symptoms of Autumn Dryness, the cough is the most unbearable. In fact, the mouth and throat are also the easiest places to tell if the body is dry. Mild cases may present with symptoms like hoarseness, a sore throat, and mouth ulcers; some people will cough, with a hoarse and wheezing breath that is particularly prone to occurring at night, making it impossible to sleep peacefully; others with weaker constitutions may have this autumn cough persist into winter, or even develop into severe conditions like chronic bronchitis.
2. Nasal Sensitivity
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, nasal sensitivity is mostly caused by lung deficiency. Every autumn, nine out of ten people suffer from nasal sensitivity. The nasal mucosa is particularly prone to dryness in autumn. Once it becomes dry, if one picks it with a finger, the rich capillaries attached to the nasal mucosa can easily lead to nosebleeds, especially as the dryness increases and the urge to pick the nose becomes more frequent. Others may experience a constant runny nose and sneezing.
3. Dry Skin
Skin is especially prone to becoming dry, itchy, and even chapped in a dry environment. If you frequently scratch your skin, itch, or even lick your lips, it means your skin has lost moisture. At this point, the most important thing for you is to rehydrate. Drink more water daily, and it's best to carry a hydrating spray with you in your daily life to keep yourself moisturized from time to time. You can also drink more soups that help relieve Autumn Dryness.
4. Convulsions
In the dry autumn, people can fall into two extremes: those with good immunity and an outgoing personality will sleep soundly; on the other hand, some people with weaker immunity may become restless and even experience convulsions. People with this phenomenon must be very careful and seek medical treatment early.
5. Dry Hair
In the dry autumn, blood circulation slows down, and blood cannot deliver nutrients to the hair follicles. Hair can easily become dry, brittle, and yellow. When you notice that your hair becomes dry, yellow, and falls out excessively as soon as autumn arrives, it means Autumn Dryness has found you. At this point, you should take countermeasures.
6. Constipation
In autumn, excessive evaporation of moisture in the body, combined with weakened gastrointestinal function, leads many people to experience dry, hard stools. Constipation can be a minor or major issue, and once it sets in, it's a considerable annoyance. After all, it's a problem in a private area, and even seeing a doctor can be very inconvenient. Therefore, if you want to live comfortably and normally, you must prevent the onset of Autumn Dryness.